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Raleigh, Walter, Sir
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 USD
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Description
- The Cabinet-Council: Containing the Cheif Arts of Empire, and Mysteries of State; Discabineted In Political and Polemical Aphorisms, grounded on Authority, and Experience; And illustrated with choicest Examples and Historical Observations …. Published by John Milton, Esq. London: Thomas Newcomb for Thomas Johnson, 1658
- paper, ink, leather
12mo (5 5/8/ x 3 5/8 in.; 143 x 93 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece by Robert Vaughan; ink inscription in French at head of title. Old Spanish calf gilt; rebacked. Morocco gilt pull-off case.
Literature
Wing R156; ESTC R8392; Pforzheimer 817; Sabin 67599
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition, first issue, but with page 123 correctly numbered (c.f. Pforzheimer). While the attribution to Raleigh has been questioned, the present work remains of immense interest for English political theory.